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Smells Like I'm Losing My Religion Jeremy
Whilst sorting out my CD collection i accidently discovered that not only is my musical tastes very 90's orientated, but 1991 was the highpoint for music. 1991 is probably best remembered for the Gulf War, the collapse of the USSR, Mike Tyson's rape arrest...
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Plastic carrier bags: The facts
When they were introduced in the late 1970's, the light, strong and cheap plastic bag was a blessing for every shopkeeper in the world. It is now estimated that the annual worldwide consumption of plastic bags is between 500 billion to 1 trillion but...
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Profiting from the recession: The facts
Stocks and shares across the world continue to nosedive and the doom and gloom merchants are predicting everything to come crashing down around our ears. However, if a recession means misery for some, for others who do not mind taking advantage of anothers...
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How to make static electricity?
Most people have encountered static electric sparks when a spark jumps from our bodies to pieces of metal or other people's bodies. We can see, feel and hear the sound of the spark when it jumps. So, what is the science behind it and how can we create,...
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How far is the Moon from the Earth?
Because of moons elliptical orbit around the Earth, the distance changes over the course of the 27.3 days it takes to orbit the Earth but the average distance between us and the moon is 385,000 kilometres or 239,227.909 miles. Although smaller than the...
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Gagarin, Armstrong & Laika
It is 50 years this month since Russian Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space but was Neil Armstrong's achievement of being the first man on the moon more important to mankind? It's a shame that what Yuri Gagarin achieved will forever be equated...
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The Solution To Renewable Energy
Those who argue against solar power and wind turbines say they are ugly, noisey and nobody wants them in there own backyard. The solution seems obvious, build them in the desert. It seems that when asked, most people are keen on renewable energy but nobody...
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A guide to popular Sky TV codes
The Sky Digibox remote control can be set to control your television but, to enable it to work your particular set, you must first programme the remote using the correct Sky TV codes. This article will provide you with a guide to popular Sky TV codes....
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How many countries are in the world?
It seems that there is not a definitive answer to the question of how many different countries are there in the world because it depends upon which source you utilise and for political reasons. Some places are not recognised, are pressing for sovereign...
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All about: Monty Python argument clinic
The Monty Python argument clinic sketch was featured in The Money Programme Episode in 1972 and featured Michel Palin. This article describes everything about theargument. The argument Overview The scene starts with Michael Palin paying a receptionist...
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How many feet are in a metre?
Although the metric system is used almost worldwide, some countries continue to use the old imperial system, most notably America. So there is a case for knowing how to convert inches, feet and yards and miles (from the imperial system) into millimetres,...
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Learning from psychology
The field of Psychology can be an exciting subject to study even if some of the experiments show us in a very bad light such as the Milgram experiment into obedience, Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison experiment and the Bobo doll experiment conducted...
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Effective ways to improve yourcredit score
A credit score or credit rating is how lenders predict how much of a risk you are if they were to give you credit. The lower your credit scores, the less chance you have of receiving credit. However, there are ways to make sure that lenders see you in...
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What was the significance of the "Mission Accomplished" speech?
When George W Bush made his speech aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003, controversy was sparked by both his assertion that major combat operations had ended in Iraq and the ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner that was displayed behind him....
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How many people are there in the world?
There is no completely accurate way of knowing how many people there are on planet Earth.However, it is possible to make estimates based on census figures and rates of growth in various countries. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the total population...
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